Govt. not considering rules for use of AI in filmmaking: Murugan

The Indian government has no proposal under consideration presently to regulate use of artificial intelligence in the media and entertainment sector, especially in the film-making processes, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan said in Rajya Sabha or Upper House yesterday.

Govt walking tightrope on fighting misleading info, creative freedom

The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding free speech under Article 19(1) of the Constitution while addressing the rising tide of fake news, misleading information, and AI-generated deep fakes that threaten public order and democratic processes.

India marks strong M&E presence at FOCUS London ’25

India has delivered a notable impact at FOCUS London 2025, one of Europe’s leading international trade events for the media and entertainment sector, as the country advanced its efforts to position itself as a preferred global destination for creative collaboration and investment.

ICC, JioStar reaffirm media rights pact amid speculation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have jointly dismissed recent media reports questioning the status of the ICC’s media rights agreement in India, stating that the partnership remains fully intact and operational.

Saiyaara to make world television premiere on Sony MAX Dec 20

After dominating the box office in a year crowded with high-octane blockbusters, ‘Saiyaara’ is now set to find a new audience as it gears up for its world television premiere. The romantic musical drama, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda...

CNN-News18 Rahul Shivshankar takes editorial charge

English news channel CNN-News18 has announced a key leadership transition, with Managing Editor Zakka Jacob stepping away from his day-to-day managerial responsibilities after nearly four years at the helm. Jacob will move into a new role as Senior Anchor

Nawazuddin, director Trehan on ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ cop universe

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and director Honey Trehan have teamed up again for ‘Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders’, an investigative drama woven around a cop character that they say is very close to real life. The crime thriller franchise began with the 2020 acclaimed movie...

‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2.0’ to return with comedy, chaos, a supernatural twist

Fans of the much-loved television comedy ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ are in for another dose of laughter as the makers gear up to expand the franchise with its sequel, ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2.0’. The new chapter promises to retain the show...

Amazon announces 2 new Lara Croft games; one set in India

At The Game Awards in Los Angeles, Amazon Game Studios and Crystal Dynamics unveiled two Tomb Raider games, giving fans both a modern reimagining of the franchise’s iconic 1996 debut and an entirely new adventure featuring gaming’s legendary heroine....

LaKeith Stanfield to play Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s ‘48 Hours in Vegas’

Actor LaKeith Stanfield has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s upcoming film ‘48 Hours in Vegas’, where he will portray NBA legend Dennis Rodman. The project draws from one of the most talked-about episodes in basketball history — Rodman’s infamous mid-season trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals...

‘Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse’ premieres on ZEE5 Dec 19

ZEE5 has confirmed that Mammootty’s Malayalam mystery-comedy-thriller ‘Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse’ will make its OTT debut on the platform on December 19...

‘Border 2’ teaser to be unveiled on Vijay Diwas

The makers of ‘Border 2’ have unveiled the first visual featuring all four lead actors — Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty together, while also announcing that the film’s teaser will be launched on December 16....

Insta gives users more control over Reels recommendations

Instagram has introduced a new feature that gives users greater control over the Reels they see on the platform, marking a significant shift in how recommendations are personalised. Powered by AI, the feature called ‘Your Algorithm...

WhatsApp unveils holiday features to boost user experience

WhatsApp has introduced a fresh set of features ahead of the holiday season, aiming to make communication smoother and more expressive as users connect with friends and family.

BBC names Bérangère Michel as new Group CFO

The BBC has appointed Bérangère Michel as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, bolstering its senior leadership at a time when the organisation is navigating financial pressures and long-term strategic change.